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This is a very beautiful light green jade horse statue. I have not been able to find one similar to it. The head is held high & the right front leg is bent at the knee while the left front leg is tucked under. The detail of the face is very acurate. The base, which is a dark wood stained cherry or mahogany, has indentions so that the statue sit firm in the base.
Re: Light Green Jade Horse Statue
it looks like a great piece but requires a real, hands on appraisal...if it is a real jade artifact...you could have quite a find. Good luck.
Re: Light Green Jade Horse Statue
What would be the best course of action to get it appraised, in your opinion? In other words, where or to whom would I take it? An antique dealer? A jeweler? I'm not too sure.
Thanks,
Annette
Re: Light Green Jade Horse Statue
If you have a reputable local auction house...take it there, but do not let it out of your sight. Also, Skinner, Sotheby's, etc MAY do a pictorial evaluation or refer you to someone.
Jade carvings from roadshow... http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/index.html?id=1663 they may have only hit 1/2 their estimates but still...wow.
Try visiting local museums with antique jade or even online catalogues...email for help/referrals, like to this one...
http://www.asianart.org/jade.htm
Good luck.
Re: Light Green Jade Horse Statue
Hi,
Did you ever find anything out regarding the value of your horse? I have one that is very similar, but darker greens. I've been curious about the same things you asked! Thanks!
Re: Light Green Jade Horse Statue
Values for these are all over the map, depending on origins, vintage and quality of the workmanship. There have been huge numbers of these things imported from third world countries in recent years, some wholesaling for under $50.00.
Here's a link to jade horses sold at auction:
www.liveauctioneers.com/search